Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Alexander Chandlee Hering

Aug 22, 2016

Alexander Chandlee "Chan" Hering, MD, Capt, USN, (Ret)., 99, of Blacksburg, died Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Cove in Kroontje Health Center. "Doc" was born in Baltimore, MD July 18, 1917 to the late Catharine Chandlee Hering and Harold Brooks Hering. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Sarah M. Hering, and his former wife, Anne Osler Hering....

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Pauleda Simmons Cox

Aug 22, 2016

Pauleda Simmons Cox, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Willis, VA on July 18, 1931, to the late Archie and Willie Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elden C. Cox, Sr. Pauleda is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Lowell...

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Nancy 'Jean' Woodyard

Aug 22, 2016

Nancy ‘Jean’ Woodyard passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016. She was born in Pearisburg, VA, on May 31, 1939. She lived most of her life in Christiansburg, VA. Jean was a Christian who loved her family and friends and treated everyone she met with kindness and respect. She enjoyed homemaking, reading, flowers, and dogs! Jean was preceded in death...

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Katherine 'Kitty' Ellen (Coltrane) Sizemore

Aug 19, 2016

Katherine ‘Kitty’ Ellen (Coltrane) Sizemore, 65, of Floyd, Virginia, previously of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, James ‘Jack’ Coltrane and Virginia ‘Jenny’ (Hall) Coltrane as well as her beloved Aunts and Uncles. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ira David Sizemore; daughters, Sherrie Ellen...

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Verna P. Linkous

Aug 18, 2016

Verna P. Linkous, 90, of Riner, passed away on August 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Linkous; and great-grandson, Bobby Thomason. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Keller; granddaughters, Kathy Thomason and Lisa (Kenny) Wade; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 22, 2016, from 1-2 p.m. at...

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Stacey Wayne Bell

Aug 18, 2016

Stacey Wayne Bell, 46, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, August 18, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Melissa Renee Bell; grandfathers, Frank Barnett, Sr. and Wakeman Bell; grandmother, Ann Bell; cousin, Denise Musselman; and father-in-law, Wayne Wickline. Stacey is survived by his loving wife of 23...

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Robert V. 'Bob' Harris

Aug 17, 2016

Robert V. ‘Bob’ Harris, 77, of Christiansburg, formerly of Galax, VA and Ypsilanti, MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Boyd Harris; infant daughter, Deborah; and parents, Elwin and Inez Burnette Harris. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Elkins; son, Steven (Maria) Harris of Oswego, IL; daughter, Suzanne...

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Linda G. Quesenberry

Aug 14, 2016

November 6, 1944 – August 14, 2016 Linda G. Quesenberry, went to be with her heavenly father Sunday August 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank E. Quesenberry; her parents, Ray Walter and Mildred Hazel (Pierce) Goodwin, 3 brothers, John, Jim and Ronnie and two sisters, Patsy and Mary Lou. She is survived by her...

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William J. "Bill" Woolwine

Aug 13, 2016

On August 13, 2016 at 9:55 a.m. our beloved husband, father, and grandpa, William Jamison Woolwine, of Radford went peacefully to be with our Lord after a short & courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He retired after decades of service with the town of Blacksburg, and was a Vietnam Veteran. Upon retirement he was an avid fisherman, spending his time...

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Bennie Bullard Wright

Aug 9, 2016

Bennie Wright, 95, of Shawsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ella Wright; father, James Alfred Wright; mother, Anna Bell Hankly; son, Larry Wayne Wright; daughters, Joyce Marie Salyer, Immajean Ramsey. He is survived by his son, Kennith P. Wright and wife Teri; daughters, Barbara Counts and husband Jim, Teresa...

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LeRoy James Kniskern

Aug 3, 2016

LeRoy James Kniskern of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Born in Cobleskill, NY in 1941, Roy graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Electrical Engineering and was a proud member of the HightyTighties. He served as a Captain in the US Army during Vietnam. After the military, he was a dedicated employee of PolyScientific/Northrop...

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Robert L. Eanes

Jul 30, 2016

Bobby L. Eanes, 74, of Christiansburg, VA was called home on July 30, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. Bobby was an avid fly fisherman who loved the water. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend. He had a contagious laugh and smile, a kind and humble heart, and always put others before himself....

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Diana Lee Bane

Jul 26, 2016

Diana Lee Bane, 60 of Christiansburg died July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Bane; her mother and father, Stella and Harry Shepard. She is survived by her daughter, Misty G. Vest; sons, Joey M. Bane, Shawn M. Bane; grandchildren, Molly E. Bane and Michael J. Bane. Mrs. Bane is also survived by her...

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Jerry Curtis Scott, Sr.

Jul 26, 2016

Jerry Curtis Scott, Sr., 67, of Riner, passed away on July 26, 2016. He was born on June 2, 1949, and was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Alfred and Anna Mae Scott; brothers, Ricky and Michael Scott; and son, J.C. Scott. Jerry is survived by his sons, Brian Keith Scott and Chadwick Scott; and four grandkids, Ty, Shane,...

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Larry Levaughn Smith

Jul 25, 2016

Larry Levaughn Smith, 72, of Ironto, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on July 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Dorothy Altizer Smith; and sister, Sharon Griffith. Larry is survived by his wife, Linda Bostic Smith; son, Lucas L. Smith; brothers, Rodger Smith (Nelda); sister, Linda Quesenberry; sister-in-law, Margie Bostic; brother-in-law, Jack Bostic (Sue); nieces...

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Roger Dale Farmer

Jul 25, 2016

Roger Dale Farmer, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hinkley Farmer; his father, Henry Farmer; and mother, Frances Farmer. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Farmer and James Farmer. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters and their spouses and boyfriend, Mitzi...

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Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.

Jul 24, 2016

Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr., 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away July 24th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Jean Roe Vines; his parents, Raymond Chester and Edna Jerrnigan Vines; and his sister, Sandra Lister. Ray is survived by his children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines- Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines Jr. and...

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Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward

Jul 24, 2016

Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, and formerly of Floyd, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the Kroontje Health Care Center. Gwen was born in Waycross, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Ward. She is survived by her children, William H. Ward, Angela W. Baldyga, and Rebecca W. Miller; and...

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Tony L. Huddleston

Jul 24, 2016

Tony L. Huddleston, of Riner, VA, formerly of Bedford County, passed through this life on July 24th, 2016 doing what he loved with who he loved. Tony was an esteemed father, brother, coach, umpire, friend, and to all that knew him an intense WAHOO fan! Tony’s passion for his family, the love of the game, and all the “kids that...

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Janet G. Minton

Jul 24, 2016

Janet Grogan Minton of Christiansburg, Va., went to heaven on Sunday, July 24, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ross Minton; daughter, Heather Minton Southard; son-in-law, Jonathan Southard; and grandson, Seth Southard. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy A. Grogan; sister, Nancy Beach; beloved in-laws, Joe and Gaye Goodall; several aunts, an uncle, nephews,...

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